Admissions Requirements for the DC

In accordance with Section 2.G of The Council of Chiropractic Education’s standards for admissions requirements, Logan University offers multiple pathways for applicants seeking admission to Logan’s Doctor of Chiropractic program, as listed below.

For all applicants, the following requirements must be met for consideration for admission to the program:

• Credits and degrees earned must be accredited by an organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). If the baccalaureate degree was earned at an unaccredited institution, an accredited post-baccalaureate degree is an acceptable alternative.

• Official transcripts must be sent directly to Logan from the institution awarding the qualifying degree. If the applicant attended multiple institutions, an official transcript must be sent from each institution directly to Logan.

• Transcripts can be sent electronically to document.admissions@logan.edu or mailed to 1851 Schoettler Road, Chesterfield, MO 63017.
• Acknowledgement of Technical Standards form on file. The Technical Standards are outlined below.

For international applicants, see “International Applicants” for more information.

GENERAL ADMISSION PATHWAYS

1. Admissions Pathway 1 

This pathway is available to students who have completed a bachelor’s degree. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required for this pathway. 

We highly recommend that students who have earned their bachelor’s degree do so with a significant amount of coursework in life and physical sciences.

All students admitted through Pathway 1 will have access to science intensives during orientation to help them successfully navigate the program’s rigorous science requirements.

2. Admissions Pathway 2 

This pathway requires students to have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. 

3. Admissions Pathway 3 

Students who do not meet the requirements for Pathway 1 or 2 may still be considered for admission to Logan University if they have completed a minimum of 90 credit hours, including 24 credit hours in life and physical sciences, with a cumulative GPA of 2.75 to 2.99. 

The applicant’s coursework must be from an accredited college or university, and remedial or introductory-level science courses will not be accepted.

Courses that fulfill the life or physical science requirement include, but are not limited to, Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physiology, Physics, Kinesiology, Microbiology, and  Exercise Science. Introductory-level coursework does not meet the requirement. For a comprehensive list, please contact Admissions.

Students are encouraged to complete their bachelor’s degree prior to entering the Doctor of Chiropractic program. Those entering under Pathway Two or Three are strongly encouraged to complete their bachelor’s degree through a 3+1, 3+3 or like program as many states require a bachelor’s degree for licensure. Students admitted through the general admission pathway typically select the standard 10 trimester Academic Degree Plan (ADP).

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What if I don’t meet the admissions requirements for the Doctor of Chiropractic program?

Logan offers an Alternative Admission Track Program for those who don’t meet the admissions requirements.

You must have one of the following to be reviewed:

• Earned a minimum of a 3.0 on a 4.0 for the best of 90 credits earned with preference given to those earning a cumulative grade point average of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in their qualifying bachelor’s degree. a. An applicant with qualifying post-undergraduate coursework may have those courses and cumulative GPA (unweighted) re-evaluated by the Admissions Committee.
• Completed the prerequisite coursework listed below from an accredited institution:
  – 24 hours of life and/or physical science.
  – Half of these hours must have labs.

*If a student has a best of 90 GPA (unweighted) of 2.75 or higher and less than 24 hours of life and/or physical science, they can be reviewed by Admissions Committee for possible admittance. Students may be required to specialized acceptance plan designed to optimize their success. These plans may include additional preparatory coursework, admissions through Logan’s 3+1 Bachelor of Science in Life Science degree program, regular meetings with academic success coaches, scheduled meetings with tutors and/or other reasonable provisions designed to increase a student’s chances for success. These requirements will be outlined in the student’s acceptance letter.

Why should I choose Logan for my Doctor of Chiropractic?

Logan is well-known for its prestigious chiropractic program. Grounded in four core techniques, Logan’s DC program offers instruction in 15 evidence-based techniques, more than any other U.S. program. Right from the start, 40% of your first year will be spent in hands-on clinical skills courses to find out early if the chiropractic profession is right for you. Also, chiropractic students can learn from experts in public health during their time in the DC program. Our Chiro Connection Mentor Program allows prospective students the ability to speak with a practicing chiropractor via phone, zoom, or in-person shadowing.

What are some of the required courses for a DC degree?

To earn your Doctor of Chiropractic degree, you must take all the required courses and complete elective credit hours as outlined in the DC Academic Degree Plan.

What are the admission requirements for this degree program?

As one of the nation’s top integrated health universities, Logan offers several ways for future leaders to enter our Doctor of Chiropractic program. Don’t hesitate to reach out to our Admissions Team with any questions you may have at admissions@logan.edu.

Path One: I have completed a bachelor’s degree

If you’ve completed a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 24 semester hours of life and/or physical science, have a cumulative GPA above 3.0 and half of your science courses including a lab, you are eligible to apply for Logan’s Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) program.

Path Two: I have completed the prerequisite coursework to begin the DC program

If you’ve completed at least 90 semester hours (or 135 quarter hours), including 24 semester hours of life and/or physical science and have a cumulative GPA above a 3.0, you may apply for the DC program.

Path Three: My current college participates in the 3+3 program

Save time and tuition. Through agreements with dozens of universities across the U.S., Logan University allows students to begin their undergraduate degree at a partner school, then transfer to Logan’s DC program after earning 90 semester hours of college credits with a minimum of 24 semester hours of life and/or physical science. Cumulative GPA must be greater than 3.0 with at least half of your science hours containing a lab component. On completion of your first year in the DC program, the hours transfer back to the partner school, where you will receive your bachelor’s degree. You may then continue your DC coursework at Logan.

Path Four: I haven’t started a degree program, but I may have some college credit

First-time freshmen or transfer students can save time and tuition with Logan’s 3+3 option. Students admitted to our DC program apply toward your BSLS degree, so that you can complete your bachelor’s and your Doctor of Chiropractic in about six years.

Path Five: I am a high school student

Logan’s Early College Credit Program (ECCP) allows qualified high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit while still in high school, giving you an early start on your college education. On completion of high school, students may apply for Logan’s BSLS program and ultimately our DC program.

Path Six: I don’t fit into any of the above boxes, but I know chiropractic is the right career for me

Contact a Logan Admissions Coordinator for help in determining your eligibility for the Alternative Admissions Track Program (AATP). If you are passionate about serving people through natural health care but took a less traditional path in entering the chiropractic profession, the AATP can help you earn credits toward your DC degree.